There are 2 way(s) to get from Railay Beach to Koh Yao Yai
Fares and times checked on 12go.asia for a high-season departure. Book with Direct Ferries (form at the top of the page) or 12go.asia.
Operators and piers — Railay Beach → Koh Yao Yai
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 12 departures from Railay Beach to Koh Yao Yai by boat, run by 6 companies: Green Planet, Bundhaya Speed Boat, Supaporn Speedboat, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, Koh Yao Sun Smile and Andaman Wave Master. Fares ranged from €16 to €35 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 35 min.
| Operator | Type | Departures | Fare | Time | From → to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Planet | Boat | 2 | €17 | 50 min | Nopparat Thara Pier | Floating Pier East Railay → Klong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai |
| Bundhaya Speed Boat | Boat | 2 | €17 | 50 min | Railay East Pier | Nopparat Thara Pier Ao Nang → Koh Yao Yai Klong Hia Pier |
| Supaporn Speedboat | Boat | 2 | €17 | 50 min | Floating Pier East Railay | Nopparat Thara Pier → Klong Hia Pier |
| Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club | Boat | 2 | €30 – €35 | 35 min | Railay Sunrise Beach Pier | Klong Jilad Pier Krabi → Klong Hia Pier |
| Koh Yao Sun Smile | Boat | 2 | €16 – €18 | 40 min | Nopparat Thara Pier | Floating Pier East Railay → Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai |
| Andaman Wave Master | Boat | 2 | €17 | 1h | Floating Pier East Railay | Klong Jilad Pier Krabi → Klong Hia Pier |
| Jijie Tour and Travel | Minivan / bus | 3 | €34 – €48 | 2h 40min | Krabi International Airport | Aonang Hotel Transfer → Koh Yao Yai Hotel Transfer |
| J And J Affluent Travel And Tour | Minivan / bus | 3 | €22 – €28 | 2h | Ao Nang Transfer → Klong Hia Pier |
Routes sold by Direct Ferries: Railay Beach → Koh Yao Yai (Klong Hia Pier)
Source: 12go.asia and Direct Ferries, checked on 7 October 2026 for a departure on 15 December 2026 (high season). Timetables and fares change with the season.
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Practical tips
Some island routes only run in the dry season (roughly November to April) or with fewer boats in the rainy season. Always search with your exact travel date.
Railay Beach can have several departure points. Read the pier name on your ticket and plan your transfer to it in advance.
Luggage is often loaded on deck or at the front of speedboats. A dry bag for your phone and documents is useful, and a seasickness tablet helps on open-sea crossings.
🛣️ The journey experience
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 12 departures from Railay Beach to Koh Yao Yai by boat, run by 6 companies: Green Planet, Bundhaya Speed Boat, Supaporn Speedboat, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, Koh Yao Sun Smile and Andaman Wave Master. Fares ranged from €16 to €35 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 35 min.
In Railay Beach, boats leave from Nopparat Thara Pier, Floating Pier East Railay, Railay East Pier and Nopparat Thara Pier Ao Nang; in Koh Yao Yai they arrive at Klong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai, Koh Yao Yai Klong Hia Pier, Klong Hia Pier and Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai.
Data checked on 7 October 2026. Timetables change with the season, so search with your own date before you travel.
Frequently asked questions — Railay Beach → Koh Yao Yai
On the departures listed for 15 December 2026, the trip took 35 min at the fastest and 50 min for the median departure (fastest: Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club). Times vary with the operator, the stops and the sea conditions.
Fares listed on 12go.asia (checked on 7 October 2026 for 15 December 2026) ranged from €16 to €35 per adult, with a median of €17. Prices change with the season and the type of boat.
Operators listed: Green Planet, Bundhaya Speed Boat, Supaporn Speedboat, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, Koh Yao Sun Smile and Andaman Wave Master.
Departure points listed: Nopparat Thara Pier, Floating Pier East Railay, Railay East Pier and Nopparat Thara Pier Ao Nang. Arrival points: Klong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai, Koh Yao Yai Klong Hia Pier, Klong Hia Pier and Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai. The exact pier depends on the operator — it is shown on your ticket.
Search your date in the Direct Ferries form on this page, or compare the departures listed on 12go.asia. Check the meeting point and check-in time written on your booking confirmation.
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